On Monday, August 21st a partial eclipse will be viewable in Arizona between 9am and noon. This is an excellent educational opportunity, but it also raises safety concerns. Scientists have repeatedly expressed the dangers associated with looking at the sun during the solar eclipse and the damage that it can cause to the eye. Even dark sunglasses do not provide enough protection. Therefore, to err on the side of safety, students at Discover U will remain indoors between 9am and noon. Our students will be watching this historical event via NASA's live stream and participating in various classroom activities.

Students will have their picture taken on Thursday, August 24th. Please look for an order form to come home with your student. Pictures can also be ordered online at dukephotos.com. Click on "My Images" to pre-order a package.

Uniforms are not required on this day however we ask that students do not wear spaghetti straps, short shorts, flip flops or other clothing that would be deemed inappropriate.

August 10, 2017Dear Kindergarten Parents/Guardians and Students:We are extremely grateful that you have chosen Discover U, Home of the Explorers, as your child's school for kindergarten. Our kindergarteners are off to a great school year. Mrs. Thompson has helped to build a classroom community and a love of learning. We are very thankful she was able to step in and support our kindergarten class. It is with much excitement that I announce our new kindergarten teacher, Ms. Pobuda. Ms. Pobuda was born and raised in southwest Michigan. She moved to the sunny state of Arizona in February of this year. She graduated from Western Michigan University with her bachelor’s degree. Ms. Pobuda has experience in a range of grade levels but her heart is in kindergarten. She is very excited to support all of her students as they grow as learners working alongside them to set goals and celebrate their achievements. Ms. Pobuda knows how important your child’s first official year of school is and will work to nurture, inspire, and empower each student. Ms. Pobuda will be spending Thursday and Friday of this week shadowing and co-teaching with Mrs. Thompson, ensuring a smooth transition for all of our students. Ms. Pobuda will start Monday, August 14th as her first official day as your child’s teacher. Ms. Pobuda is looking forward to meeting all of you at Curriculum Night on August 23rd. If you have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet Ms. Pobuda prior to August 23rd, please give her a call at (623)974-4827 ext. 103 or email her at pobuda@discoverulearning.com.Together in education,Angela MakowskiSchool Leader, Discover U13226 N. 113th Ave.Youngtown, AZ 85363(623)974-4827Discoverulearning.com #DUexplorers